How to Set Up a Bridge on a Cello

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11 жыл бұрын

Linda from Linda West Cellos shows you how to set up a bridge on a cello. Linda always ships her cellos completely set up: with bridge up, cello tuned, ready to do. However, if you have a cello and the bridge is down this video will clearly show you how easy it is to set it back into place. Never glue your bridge in place...it stands in place due to tension from the strings.
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@LindaWestCellos 10 жыл бұрын

I would like to add that using a pencil to add graphite to the grooves in the bridge and the nut will reduce the friction of the strings against the wood. This will help prevent the bridge from moving as you tighten the strings. Forgot to mention that...

@tootall11211 10 жыл бұрын

I was thinking that while watching the vid. That's a trick us guitar repairmen use as well. Say, I'm working on a decent but beginner level cello, how much are the geared pegs, and how difficult are they to install on a cello set up for the usual ebony pegs? tootall1121@yahoo.com.

@LindaWestCellos 9 жыл бұрын

tootall11211 Not too difficult if you choose the correct diameter peg..Usually 12mm for cello unless there is wear or someone set it up initially with fatter pegs. You just need a peg reamer a hack saw, sandpaper 100 grit to 600 to smooth and round the ends after cutting and CR glue.(applied sparingly at the last few threads so the peg doesn't stick before getting it all the way in) Perfecton pegs not Wittner. Wittner pegs press in and are not suppossed to need glue, however on cello I find they need some glue as they sometimes don't hold.

@tootall11211 8 жыл бұрын

adjusting the cello for height is simple, loosen the set scrw on the spike, and find your right height, then tighten the screw back up. That's all the adjustment there is.

@AMmorn 8 жыл бұрын

how much to buy a full size with gear pegs cause friction pegs piss me off

@tootall5559 8 жыл бұрын

yeah, I know what you mean. I have ran across a few violins with that change. One had ukelele pegs instead of the usual friction pegs. A little more control but less size than regular machine head pegs. Friction pegs caused me to give up on the violin. Went to cello instead, then gave up on that too. Anyone want to buy an intermediate level violin or a beginner's half size? tootall1121@yahoo.com

@julieadams3175 7 жыл бұрын

Linda thank you for this extremely helpful video! I haven't played cello in decades. My husband got me one for Christmas and the bridge needed to be set up. You made it as easy as can be! Now to re-learn and enjoy

@constance486 10 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Linda! I appreciate you taking the time to show us the basics ;-)

@keithrroberts 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video -- it helped us set up our first cello!!!!

@hellomyfriends9740 3 жыл бұрын

I'm grateful that you still make videos

@scytheiria 11 жыл бұрын

this was the 3rd video i watched on how to do this, by far the most informative. straight and easy, was able to set up fine, on my 1st cello. Thanx!

@billyelliot78 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Covered everything and wonderfully explained. Thank you.

@kekuhi Жыл бұрын

perfect! mahalo, Linda. i am picking up my first cello EVER at 56 yrs old:). thank you. now that thatʻs done...here I go!!

@mamawelder Жыл бұрын

Enjoy!!!

@MrSmith-ew2pj 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Linda. Very clear and useful presentation

@holybaloney7666 10 ай бұрын

That was very helpful and detailed. Thank you, Linda.

@misterchristopher8857 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the helpful tutorial on adjusting the bridge. Gentleness is best.

@Marshmallow_Trees 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this!!!!! Excellent demo and explanation🦄💕

@eloise7825 8 жыл бұрын

I loved the knowledge you shared.Extremely helpful.Thank you kindly.Eloise(Australia)

@snakekeeper2073 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda! You have no doubt helped many aspiring cellists with this video!

@franktuson7803 2 жыл бұрын

8 1/2 years later and you're still helping people! Thank you so much!

@rondeux Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Very clear and concise instructions. I appreciate it 👍

@CeciliaSaraiva 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It has helped me a lot (my bridge was almost falling, I have just realized, and have adjusted it according to your video).

@HotelEdenMusic 7 жыл бұрын

Your video is like having a cello expert friend in our living room. Thank you so much for this tutorial.

@iceberg220 3 жыл бұрын

8 years later, but I'd like to say thank you for the best video on the subject! straight to the point, with all the essential details, well covered; I'm a beginner on cello and this was very informative :)

@BryanKujawa1 10 жыл бұрын

very helpful and easy to follow, thank you Linda!!!

@WHACK_space_rock 8 жыл бұрын

I learned a lot....thank you Linda.....! Now I can set up my daughter's cello with confidence for Christmas....(!)

@Silver_Hawkeye 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. My family bought me a cello now as a Christmas gift. And your video helped me very much! Thanks! 👍

@boriskarloffjr.833 8 жыл бұрын

I'm considering buying a cello in the next couple of months, and I found this video very informative. Thank you for making and posting this video, it was very helpful. Thanks again :-)

@ConwayBob 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, Linda. I took fiddle lessons for a year when I was 14-15 but haven't played in a long time. I recently -- at age 77 -- purchased my very first (and probably last) 'cello! It arrived with the bridge down, so this video of yours is a real godsend. I appreciate the clarity of your explanation and demonstration.

@marinatolmacheva231 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you,Linda , helped me a lot !

@kiralynnsands762 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this! very helpful!

@nnbox122 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Linda, Your instructions were perfect and appreciated❤

@LindaWestCellos 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@glueshooter 2 жыл бұрын

That was a super helpful video. Thank you!

@nikpostich1780 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. This was the most helpful video on you tube.

@RyansCustomShopandGearOutlet 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for your help. I just finished up repairing a badly broken cello with all your tutorials and advice. I bought it just to see if I could fix it, and I had so much fun.

@fio_thetraveler 4 жыл бұрын

It helped us a lot to set up our cello! Thank you so much

@abbybougher4267 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much so helpful and instructive!! I got my cello back in working order

@dddeinalo 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It was very helpful!

@danroseberry 2 жыл бұрын

Great help! Thanks Linda.

@Bioluv193 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting Linda. I'm a violin player but I just got a cello and I heard those odd sounds when I was tuning my cello. You set my mind at peace. Also, I believe my bridge might be out of place so I will try to set it right.

@VivaLaRossa 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this video!

@OpulentDelirium 11 жыл бұрын

thanks, that was really helpful and straight forward.

@AirwolfCrazy 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This information was very useful. The bridge on my son's cello came off today just after school. He was upset and thought he had broken it. I am glad this was an easy fix.

@lubosrehounek8760 7 жыл бұрын

great tutorial, thank you very much. This has been exactly my case, the cello was shipped with the bridge off, so the vid helped me a lot :)

@jtom100 11 жыл бұрын

Linda that was quiet help .. thanks so much .

@Happyheart146 4 жыл бұрын

This is the only fully comprehensive guide I've found on YT. Thank you.

@LindaWestCellos 4 жыл бұрын

Alice InChristchurch glad it helped!

@throwingpotsandpans 6 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. I wondered about the lack of fine tuners on the tailpiece, but if you have 4:1 tuning gears on the pegs.... I wish mine had those.

@lizgilbert2602 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! When my company moved me (and my cello), my cello's bridge fell out - it was helpful to see how to properly reset it.

@kentowakai1234 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I really appreciate your help.

@bgcellozone 6 жыл бұрын

Wonderful explaination, thank you!

@toddgriffee9011 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda! Worked like a charm!

@LindaWestCellos 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@katiebarber2368 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Very much appreciated.

@LindaWestCellos 4 жыл бұрын

You’re welcome 😊

@zoemills1349 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you - mine just got delivered today without the bridge attached and this was the first video I found! Feel a little bit more ready to set it up now!

@LindaWestCellos 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@AlbertAguirre 2 жыл бұрын

Then you so much It's wonderful people like you that make the internet great

@DanielAbrahamMontoya Жыл бұрын

Thank you for making this video.

@lucasoberndorf573 6 жыл бұрын

Awesome video; thank you so much for the information

@liseduggan2897 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. Very helpful and easy to follow instructions.

@LindaWestCellos 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

@simnos1 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much! Just bought my first cello and I am relying on people like you that have taken the time to help :)

@LindaWestCellos 8 жыл бұрын

No problem glad to help. Enjoy that new cello!

@AlexiasShado 6 жыл бұрын

This was a lifesaver! My friend/roommate got a cello to learn on and I as I was setting it up for her (knowing nothing about cellos, either), I couldn't understand why the strings kept rolling off the stem and wondering how sound would come from this! Then I remembered the wooden bridge they packed away in her bag as if it were an accessory and wasn't I lucky enough to find your video! Thank you! I hope to be able to pick up some things, as well, as I love the sound of the cello. It's easily my favorite instrument.

@lellobittencourt 4 жыл бұрын

Very good.....congratulations ...São Paulo - Brasil

@hergestthered5314 4 жыл бұрын

This was a huge help. Thanks mate

@mburridge01 Жыл бұрын

You are great Linda.

@ipris3971 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great lesson!

@frankbarker1568 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your expertise.

@mamawelder 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to contribute support to my fellow cellist community.

@peterbrodbeck7838 3 жыл бұрын

Great tutorial, thanks

@nonnakim3635 3 жыл бұрын

Just the help I needed. Thank you.

@LindaWestCellos 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

@annegerstmann3029 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this video. You saved my cello from damage :)

@Ga7atTown 9 жыл бұрын

thank you so much for this .. really needed it :)

@rebguldam 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the helpful info!

@imagine07018 8 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. Short, sweet, to the point, yet thorough.

@cliffstanich9192 2 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Thank You

@GiovanniAloiArtifact 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Very helpful.

@musicaliceo 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You! Very useful.

@kanubeenderman Жыл бұрын

nine years later, but still an awesome tutorial! thanks!

@samuelwilson5465 3 жыл бұрын

Just bought one and it came today. Got to start somewhere

@hyssoprim 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you. You've been very helpful ^^

@ahyungrocks5509 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Linda. My son is learning have to play the cello, so I will be taking care of his new instrument (ex. changing strings and other small issues). This video gives me a head start.

@lasrie9689 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck :3

@MajorSinnerRecords 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you.

@chrisparis8961 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Lind. Louis, NYC

@piirekare 2 жыл бұрын

Dude u are the best and most simple one thanks a lot so helpfull for me 👍

@dahlrussell 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! I live in a rural area and I have been feeling that something was "off" with my cello. Following your instructions, I reset the bridge, and the sound is truly 100% percent better. This was so clearly described and very easy to follow. My cello is very cheap - I was getting back to it after not playing for 30 years... so this is a significant improvement. So now I've checked out your other videos and I'm lusting after the Henrich Gill Model W3... LOL Thank you again.

@LindaWestCellos 4 жыл бұрын

Kara Dahl Russell so glad it helped! Stay tuned for more informative videos. We hope to get caught up enough in the shop to do a few more. So many important cello related topics to cover.

@TomPauls007 4 жыл бұрын

My new cello came as a "kit." After taking oxygen and an aspirin, I found your site. Then after this very well done explanation I set it up. Let's see if I can see another great video on how to learn this fine instrument! Something tells me it won't be this easy!! (~8

@davehabes 4 жыл бұрын

I found your instruction video very useful, thank you

@LindaWestCellos 4 жыл бұрын

dave habes you’re welcome, I’m glad it was helpful.

@sofiaf.5017 5 жыл бұрын

thank you so much. my cello bridge fell off when i was practicing at home and this video showed me it wasnt the end of the world and helped me put it back pn

@LindaWestCellos 5 жыл бұрын

Sofia F. I’m glad the video helped you out! That’s exactly why I created it.

@rafaelcubas85 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, its perfect. I just bought a cheap Cello to get use to it, learn and wait until I get ready to upgrade it. Here were I live, tax make the price triplicate, imagine that. Your work really helps people around the world. Again, thank you. Pls, keep the spirit.

@LindaWestCellos 7 жыл бұрын

Rafael Cubas thank you, I'm glad it was helpful to you!

@BrandyAlford 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing information

@joelsnyder350 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda. I had no idea how to set up my cheap cello

@bri19035 6 жыл бұрын

yay im your 1000th subscriber!

@rhinomechanics8423 3 жыл бұрын

best video, GREAT INFO.. !!

@wadesworld2112 11 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Linda. I almost had to reset a child's bridge recently when their strings loosened and I was concerned if I knew the proper place. Now I know. To others, as an ecstatic Linda West customer, I can tell you her cellos are fantastic and her customer service is second-to-none.

@LindaWestCellos 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Wade

@aprilsnider7201 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is an old post, but thank you so much. I had no problem setting the bridge on my new cello after watching this video. I was terrified to do it but you made it a breeze!

@LindaWestCellos 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s an old video but still relevant. Im glad it helped. :-)

@SunshineDoodle 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! You are amazing 💜

@LindaWestCellos 2 жыл бұрын

You are!

@aprilpants 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! You came up when I panic googled after realizing that the bridge was directional.

@Queenbelieveit 5 жыл бұрын

I am going to try this before shipping my daughter cello back. Thanks!

@Ixa90 5 жыл бұрын

Tawana Martin Did it work

@sarahprestonandreuoconnor9875 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks Linda West

@matthewkleinmann 4 жыл бұрын

I was looking at cello's on eBay and figured I would see what people had to say about the really inexpensive ones. Your offer to address individual questions was amazingly kind. You are a true gem. One of these days I may break down and press the buy button!

@Kitten_Maru 4 жыл бұрын

I bought an unexpensive cello from China on ebay, it survived shipping and I used this video to set it up, but it still doesn't make a sound and I already lost 1 string as it snapped while just setting up the bridge. I'll have to go to a professional to get help but I guess what I bought only looks like cello. I think I might have waited and saved up a bit longer and just try to find a used one somewhere *__*

@matthewkleinmann 3 жыл бұрын

@@Kitten_Maru I broke down and bought the best cello money can buy, or at least $169 worth of money can buy. Sadly the sound post is rolling around in it so it is going back. There is no way I can work through those little f holes. I could not even roll the dang thing over to the opening to get it out to photograph it. Anyway, when the next one arrives I am very excited to start my foray into something with strings but no frets and a bow. This seems to have both friction pegs and some kind of fine adjusters on the bridge end. I need to find a video that talks about them, and what to tune the strings to. Lots of stuff to learn!

@Mafaldarkk 5 жыл бұрын

thank you Laura!

@drowningfish_8644 6 жыл бұрын

I am only 12 and I had to get a new bridge and I have only been playing for 3 school years and I just recently not my own cello and this video really helped out a lot! Thanks!👍😁

@sweetsanity100 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the info 👍xx

@martynrangeley8749 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for an excellent video Linda. Am I right to think that you have no fine adjusters on the tailpiece because you have geared pegs and that you can use the pegs instead of fine tuners? I ask because I have no experience of geared pegs and wonder if they have any advantage over the more common tailpiece fine adjusters for adjusting the tuning, thanks again, Martyn. PS. The side of the bridge which is bowed (its belly) faces up (toward the cello head), so it always goes 'belly up' - a simple way to remember for beginners.

@mbeltagy7791 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you !

@Wheel333 5 жыл бұрын

Perfect thank you 🙏❤️🙏

@pmarcus67 Жыл бұрын

Damn good video !!! WonderFull and Thank U 4 Sharing Passion 🎁

@davidhonaker 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Ms. West! I'm mostly bedridden, and my fingers (wrists, etc.) dislocated daily. I had to string my cello (super cheap, unfortunately) many times in the month or so I've had it. Plus, the pegs slip and I have to retune it daily. Very painful. At least I now know how to wrap the strings properly! In your video you talk about "gear pegs." It looks so easy and painless. Can I replace my "push in place" pegs with gear pegs? Thanks again, David